Janet Houser, Ph.D., Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions (RHCHP) Academic Dean, discusses standing at the intersection of science and caring, and helping you take the next step in your calling.

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M.S. in Nursing: Completion for Certified Nurse Practitioners

Gain a Competitive Edge by Getting Your M.S. in Nursing

If you are a nationally certified nurse practitioner with recent clinical experience thinking about earning your master's degree, Regis University has a program to help you get your next credential and advance your career options!

ELIGIBILITY

A nursing baccalaureate degree from a NLNAC or AACN-CCNE accredited program.

Minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale.

A grade of "C" or better in all undergraduate nursing courses.

An active, unrestricted or unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the
state in which the student’s clinical/practicum experience will
be completed.

Completion of a statistics course with a grade of “C” or better (may be taken after admission, but prior to NR 602).

Two years of clinical practice as a Registered Nurse is preferred for all applicants.

National certification in a nurse practitioner specialty.

Recent clinical experience in the nurse practitioner specialty.

Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care professionals certification.

Eligibility for this program is pending the successful completion of a drug screening and a criminal background check. For a complete list of Disqualifying Offenses, click here.

A complete health history and physical examination record indicating that the student is physically able to meet the objectives of the program, and is appropriately immunized is required after admission to the program.

If English is not your native/first language, you must meet the following language proficiency requirement:

Applicants that have successfully completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited US institution do not need to provide a TOEFL score.

RANKING

Applications for the Master of Science, Nursing Completion Option are evaluated on a rolling admission basis. An application is reviewed and an enrollment decision is made once all required application materials are submitted.

Applications for the Master of Science, Nursing Completion Option are evaluated on a rolling admission basis. You are encouraged to submit all required application materials at once, with the exception of official transcripts. Course size is limited, so it is best to submit application materials as soon as they are completed. Once a course has reached its enrollment capacity, applicants will be selected for an alternate list.

Request official transcripts to be sent directly to Regis University from all post-secondary educational institutions attended. Transcripts must be official. Official transcripts can be mailed or sent electronically. Regis accepts electronic transcripts from the following services: Scrip-Safe, Docufide, Avow Systems.

Submit a one-page typewritten personal statement (double-spaced) that addresses the essay question in the application. Instructions are given when you reach the essay portion of the online application.

Submit three recommendation forms. Select professional and academic references that can address your academic, professional, and leadership potential. One recommendation must be from your current employer or supervisor. The recommendation forms provided must be used.

Submit a nonrefundable $75.00 application fee. Instructions are given when you complete the payment portion of the online application.